Melbourne , Australia loves Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Who would have thought that? Today, I want to give the spotlight to and incredibly dedicated and incredibly STRONG Aussie client of ours! Sarah Xuereb was part of our original beta test program for “Powerful Pressing” and jumped on board with me to train at a distance for […]
Grip Variations for Pull Ups- Ryan Williams, PCC
Since September is pull up month here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, I’m going to take a look at grip position and the differences between the variations. First the basics-Overhand grip(Palms away from you) is a pull up. Underhand grip (Palms toward you) is a chin up. A neutral grip is with your palms facing each […]
Supplement Savvy: The Fantastic Four
What does your medicine cabinet look like right now? If you’ve ever made an attempt to clean up your diet or get serious at the gym, you’ve likely taken a trip down the ever-expanding vitamin aisle loading up on all those ABC’s you think you’re missing. Sure, every single one of those bottles makes a promise […]
The Warrior Within
Starting August 10th, Primal Fitness Pittsburgh will host a 4 week Warrior Training Course that is designed to strip off body fat while making you stronger than you though possible. In as little as 4 weeks, get as lean as a warrior through our brand new nutritional package that is done for you from our […]
DVRT! The Ultimate Sandbag Training
We just couldn’t keep it to ourselves anymore! Ladies and gentlemen of the Greater City of Pittsburgh, Primal Fitness Pittsburgh is launching it’s first EVER Ultimate Sandbag Training course here at he studio. This Friday, July 10th, be sure to stop in for our evening training sessions for the chance to learn the DVRT Sandbag […]
Training your Work Capacity in a Brand New Way!- Ryan Williams, PCC Instructor
Work…I know, it’s a 4 letter word. I’m not talking about the work you do for your day job, I want to talk about your capacity to DO work. Most often when people talk about their fitness and strength they will refer to a single rep max on a lift, or performing a difficult bodyweight […]
Breaking Up with Your Old Self
Have you ever felt like you lost track of who you were, what you wanted, and where you wanted to go in life? This might sound a little crazy, but this is actually a common problem that a lot of people struggle with. What I find particularly interesting is the fact that many of us […]
Ask the Instructor: Becoming a Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor
I have received a plethora of emails lately regarding the subject of training for a level 1 kettlebell certification. I have decided to take it upon myself to address this subject publicly for those of you who are ready to commit to a greater level of training. Since I have been given the nickname of […]
Progressions for the Human Flag- Ryan Williams, PCC Instructor
With Flag Day quickly approaching and Independence Day shortly after that, Old Glory will be proudly displayed most all summer long. Here’s a little write up about how you can build up to displaying your “human flag”. Now depending on your current level of strength, achieving this goal by summers end may not be obtainable, […]
Fire Up the Grill and Eat Up! Healthy Recipes for Your Summer Cookouts!
Grilling season has officially begun! The grill is one of the best places to start a healthy, nutritious meal for friends and family. It’s the perfect canvas for tasty meats, veggies, kebabs, and even dessert. The best thing about grill recipes is that they are incredibly easy. Bonus: salsa, marinade, and sauce recipes. Your best […]